How Many Syllables In Respond?
2syllables
Respond has 2 syllables, re-spond. It is a disyllabic word.
respond
/rɪˈspɒnd/ UK /rɪˈspɑːnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spond.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.spɒnd/
Division By Letters
re-spond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Respond
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sp | ɒ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Respond Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in respond?
Respond has 2 syllables, re-spond. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈspɒnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in respond?
The second syllable, spond, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of respond?
Respond has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide respond into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.spɒnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-spond.